One barrier to use of the Internet for both prescribing and for patient teaching is:
1. Lack of free public access to the Internet
2. Age, with older adults rarely understanding how to use a computer
3. Web pages and hyperlinks may change, be deleted, or be replaced
4. Few Web sites with information about drugs are free
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A) Helping older adults determine how to best find their functional status B) Helping older adults use their strengths to achieve optimal independence C) Helping older adults promote independent living D) Helping older adults identify their weaknesses
The nurse is caring for a client with stomatitis. Which statement does the nurse include in teaching about oral care for this client?
a. "Rinse your mouth out twice a day with mouthwash." b. "Clean your mouth frequently during the day with a gentle foam sponge." c. "Use lemon-glycerin swabs to clean your mouth after meals and at bedtime." d. "Suck on ice cubes to minimize the dis-comfort."
To reduce transcription errors, the TJC published the "Do Not Use" list of abbreviation that are not to be
used on prescriptions and medication orders. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
While caring for a client with anorexia nervosa, a nurse anticipates that the client would have difficulty making which of the following comments?
A) "I'm mad at you because you won't let me go on a pass unless I gain weight!" B) "I need to have everything in its place and perfect." C) "If I gain a pound, I'll just keep gaining weight." D) "I am very involved in preparing my food and counting calories."